Looking for surgical physician assistant jobs? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens PA surgery jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physician assistants (PAs) on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
We are seeking a skilled Thoracic Physician Assistant for a 40-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Nov 10, 2025. This opportunity offers a Monday to Friday schedule, 7am-5pm, with one weekend per month. Join a thoracic-only surgery center focused on lung and chest cases, assisting with pre- and post-operative patient management.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin. This opportunity begins on Nov 3, 2025, and involves daily shifts from 6am to 6pm with weekend coverage on a rotating 1:3 schedule. The assignment includes rounding with a surgeon and potential call-backs for emergencies, providing...
Location:WI
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Dec 5, 2025. This role features a variable schedule with clinic and call responsibilities, including weekday and weekend coverage, and requires proficiency in endoscopic and vessel harvesting techniques.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:PA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 84-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Jan 5, 2026. This role is based in the cardiovascular and cardiothoracic ICU and step-down unit, with night shifts (6:30pm-7:30am) and flexible scheduling options, including 7 on/7 off or 4 shifts per week.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:PA
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon, starting Mar 2, 2026. This full-time opportunity features a schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week, with one week of 24-hour call each month. The successful candidate will join a Level III trauma center and provide high-level first assist services...
Location:OR
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Neurosurgery Physician Assistant for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan. This opportunity begins on Nov 3, 2025, and offers a full-time schedule with day shifts, 4-5 days per week. The role is based at a trauma center and involves a broad range of neurosurgical procedures.Job DetailsLocation: MichiganFacility...
Location:MI
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Cardiovascular & Thoracic Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Nevada. This opportunity starts on Nov 3, 2025, and features Monday through Friday shifts of 8 to 10 hours, with an early 6 a.m. start. The schedule offers flexibility, including potential two weeks on, two weeks off, and may include...
Location:NV
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatric Surgery Physician Assistant for a 96-day locum tenens assignment in Georgia. This role starts on Oct 20, 2025, and includes both day and night shifts, with a focus on night coverage due to higher patient needs. The Physician Assistant will handle pediatric surgery cases, including admissions, discharges, and consults, with...
Location:GA
Specialty:Pediatric Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This full-time opportunity begins Nov 1, 2025, lasts 30 days, and features 3x12 hour in-house day shifts (6am-6pm) with call coverage from 6pm-6:30am, including weekend calls. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Cardiothoracic...
Location:PA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Physician Assistant for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in Alaska, starting Nov 3, 2025. This role offers Monday through Friday day shifts with occasional on-call coverage. The ideal candidate will have experience assisting in cardiac and thoracic surgery, including vein harvesting and rounding, and must...
Location:AK
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
The average annual PA salary is $126,010 per year in the U.S., according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. While this data represents PAs as a whole, it can provide an estimate of the annual compensation for surgery PAs.
Locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery physician assistants can earn between $150 and $200 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens cardiovascular and thoracic surgery physician assistants can earn between $150 and $200 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens general surgery physician assistants can earn between $100 and $125 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens neurological surgery physician assistants can earn between $95 and $125 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens orthopedic surgery physician assistants can earn between $100 and $130 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens plastic surgery physician assistants can earn between $115 and $135 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens thoracic surgery physician assistants can earn between $100 and $125 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens trauma surgery physician assistants can earn between $95 and $125 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens urology surgery physician assistants can earn between $90 and $120 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens vascular surgery physician assistants can earn between $100 and $130 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Physician assistant employment is projected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to grow 27 percent from 2022 to 2032. This number is significantly higher than the three percent growth projection for all occupations. U.S. News and World Report listed physician assistant as the second best healthcare job in 2024.
Yes! Locum tenens is a great way to gain experience as a PA or to learn a new specialty. While some occupational medicine PA jobs require specific experience, others are open to physician assistants who meet all job qualifications.
The easiest way to find a job as a new PA graduate is to connect with a dedicated Barton recruiter, who can find you an open job that matches your experience and skill set. Check out our tips for finding work as a new physician assistant grad.
Yes! Barton Associates offers free comprehensive malpractice insurance to all locum tenens physician assistants who work with us. Our claims-made insurance is furnished by an “A”-rated insurance company and includes tail coverage for all providers. Learn more about our PA malpractice insurance here.